Jackson vs Barrett

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jackson

Boy #35 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Jack"

Origin: English patronymic surname

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Boy #186 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bear strength, brave as a bear"

Origin: Germanic

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Jackson Rank #35

Barrett Rank #186

Jackson is more popular, ranked #35 vs #186 for Barrett.

Is Jackson or Barrett more popular?

Jackson is more popular, ranked #35 compared to Barrett at #186 in the United States.

What do Jackson and Barrett mean?

Jackson means "son of Jack" (English patronymic surname origin). Barrett means "bear strength, brave as a bear" (Germanic origin).

Are Jackson and Barrett boy or girl names?

Jackson is primarily a boy name. Barrett is primarily a boy name.